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by Spirit Blade Productions
Paeter Frandsen (Spirit Blade Productions) reacts to the latest releases on the DC Universe Infinite subscription service, geeking out as a fan and also exploring their moral and philosophical themes.
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- Yesterday
Redemption* & “Matriarchy”! (Essential Issues Podcast #045)
(TIME STAMPS BELOW!)Is Static a true hero? Can Superboy Prime be “redeemed”? Matriarchy Vs Patriarchy! Some GREAT topics to dig into this month!RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra October 2026, DCUI Standard March 2027,TIME STAMPS00:01:09 Several books may be turning a corner for the better and Static has me wondering... is he truly a Hero? Wonder Woman 37, Batman/Superman: World's Finest 55, Superman Unlimited 17, New Titans 39 (& Static's Big Secret)00:17:12 Can the mass-murder Superboy Prime actually be "redeemed"? And what do we even MEAN by that? The Flash 37, Justice League Unlimited 23, Green Lantern 39, Superman 42 (Superboy Prime's Redemption"*)00:46:27 Who should be in charge? Men or women? We'll look at what the pages of Wonder Woman have to say and compare that with the Bible! Superman: Kingdom Of Zod Special 1, Wonder Woman Annual 2026 1GET THIS PODCAST 3 DAYS EARLY and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions<a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a>Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-issues-a-dc-comics-podcast/id1697221899?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-issues-a-dc-comics-podcast/id1697221899?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOr<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9888803" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButt
- 4 weeks ago
The Spectre Ruined, But DC Saved?? (Essential Issues Podcast #044)
(TIME STAMPS BELOW!)Although it looks like the Spectre has been ruined worse than ever, numerous books this month were either great #1s, exciting developments or promising course corrections! Too soon to say, but DC might be heading toward a much greater consistency in quality!RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra September 2026, DCUI Standard February 2027,TIME STAMPS00:01:09 I hope I've misjudged the intent of JSA 22, because if not they have RUINED The Spectre AGAIN, and even WORSE this time! Batman 12, Batgirl 22, JSA 2200:29:00 Surprised how I feel about multiple books this week! Some I should like more than I do and some that I'm surprised how much I'm enjoying them! Supergirl 16 & Action Comics 1101, Green Lantern Corps 19, Batman & Robin Year One: Dynamic Duos 1, Clayface: Celebrity Dirt 2, Emperor Aquaman 20, The Fury Of Firestorm 500:51:49 Despite some "meh" this week, TWO comics are course-correcting into AWESOME new directions! Batman: Bad Seeds Sunset 1, Poison Ivy 47, Superman 41 (Kryptonite & Zod Disappoint), Green Lantern 38, Detective Comics 1112, Next Level: One Shot 1 (Deadshot & A New Suicide Squad Book?), The Flash 36 (Power Outpacing Wisdom: Flash's Power Creep Resolving & Maybe In A GREAT Story!)01:31:25 Is DC… actually getting better?! Some great changes this week along with three VERY promising first issues!! Batgirl 23, 04:58 JSA 23, 07:51 Teen Titans 1, 29:30 Doom Patrol 1, 36:41 Legion Of Superheroes 1GET THIS PODCAST 3 DAYS EARLY and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions<a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a>Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-issues-a-dc-comics-podcast/id1697221899?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-issues-a-dc-comics-podcast/id1697221899?mt=2<p class="western" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white
- Sep 4, 2026
Messing With Young Jon Fans (Essential Issues Podcast #043)
(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) Some frustration over how DC is messing with Young Jon Kent fans, but also some respect for a better Supergirl in comics than in theaters! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra August 2026, DCUI Standard January 2027, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 In HUGE contrast to the movie, we get a truly admirable, selfless, heroic Supergirl in the comics! And The Fury Of Firestorm is my new MUST READ monthly book! Clayface: Celebrity Dirt 1, Emperor Aquaman 19, Supergirl 15, The Fury Of Firestorm 4 00:20:59 Yeah, I'm irritated at what DC has done to Young Jon Kent fans. So I take some time to unpack it in detail, speculate on why this was done, what's next, and how (believe it or not) I COULD actually come to like adult Jon Kent as a character, if they will just, freaking, acknowledge ONE thing... Deathstroke The Terminator 5, Nightwing 140, Superman Unlimited 15 (And LOTS Of Jon Kent Talk) 00:59:41 Green Lantern takes on an internet Troll and Pa Kent & Alfred both reflect on fatherhood in a way that almost breaks me! Superman 40, Detective Comics 1111, The Flash 35, Green Lantern 37, Batman/Superman World's Finest 2026 Annual 1, Superman Year One Thousand 2026 Annual 1 GET THIS PODCAST 3 DAYS EARLY and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a> <p class="western" data-rte-prese
- Aug 7, 2026
Jon Kent “Returns” (Essential Issues Podcast #042)
(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) What the CRAP is going on with the “return” of Jon Kent! Argh! PLUS! I feel betrayed but intrigued by The Fury Of Firestorm, and The Spectre gets a re-establishment of his origin and purpose that… makes very little sense if you think about it. Hooray for Relativism and its unworthy “God”. RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra July 2026, DCUI Standard December 2026, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Catching up on four weeks of DC Comics, there's a TON to cover, and we've ESPECIALLY got to talk about the jaw-dropping Fury Of Firestorm 3 and the CRAZY (kinda irritating) things happening with YOUNG JON KENT! (The Deadman 1, Batman 10, JSA 20, The Fury Of Firestorm 3, Supergirl 14, Emperor Aquaman 18, Green Lantern Corps 17, Nightwing 139, New Titans 36 (JON KENT DRAMA), Superman Unlimited 14 (JON KENT DRAMA), Superman 39, Wonder Woman 34, Detective Comics 1110, Green Lantern 36, The Flash 34. 01:32:13 As a big fan of The Spectre I was VERY interested to see what this new telling of his origin would say! Turns out it doesn't say much... that makes sense. JSA 21 GET THIS PODCAST 3 DAYS EARLY and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a> <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data
- Jul 3, 2026
Crazy Changes! (Essential Issues Podcast #041)
(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) Big changes are brewing for The Spectre, Barbara Gordon, Superboy Prime and The Flash! I share my hopes, fears and speculations about all of it! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra June 2026, DCUI Standard November 2026, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 The Spectre is returning! But will he be recognizable? And is he divine or demonic? The clues are being placed in front of us... Tales Of The Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner 1, Batman 9, JSA 19 (The Spectre Is Returning! Divine or demonic?) 00:18:20 This week's offerings from DC reminded me that some characters in the DCU are just plain good people! Barbara Gordon Breakout 1, Action Comics 1098, The Fury Of Firestorm 2, Emperor Aquaman 17 00:35:52 We all know Superboy prime is insane(and these days in the BEST way, I'll argue), but Wally West gets an absolutely INSANE new power in the latest from DCUI. It could either lead to some great stories, or irreversibly break the character... Superman 38, The Flash 33 GET THIS PODCAST 3 DAYS EARLY and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a> <p class="western" data-rte-preserve-empty="true
- Jun 5, 2026
Weird Jesus Choices (Essential Issues Podcast #040)
(TIME STAMPS BELOW!)YAY! Jon Kent staying for good! BOO! Tired out nonsensical alternatives to the Gospel accounts. DC definitely covers some interesting ground this month!RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra May 2026, DCUI Standard October 2026,TIME STAMPS00:01:09 All signs point to Young Jon Kent being back for GOOD! Give me a few minutes and I'll show you why I think DC intends for him to stay! Wonder Woman 32, Nightwing 137, New Titans 34, Superman Unlimited 1200:24:16 So I guess some weeks just aren't for Christians! Well, at least not for this one. Pretty weird choices... Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth 1, Zatanna 1, Justice League Intergalactic Special 1 (& Reacting To LGBTQ+ "Bait & Switch"), Swamp Thing 1989 1 (& Reacting To Some Pretty Weird Jesus Choices)GET THIS PODCAST 3 DAYS EARLY and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a>Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-issues-a-dc-comics-podcast/id1697221899?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-issues-a-dc-comics-podcast/id1697221899?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOr<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9888803" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js"></script>The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html Essential Issues: A DC Comics Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Christian Geek Central Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2026, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Jon Adamich
- May 8, 2026
Young Jon Kent For REAL!! (Essential Issues Podcast #039)
(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) It’s a WILD month of status quo changes, with some characters getting exciting changes and other getting head-scratching ones. But who am I kidding? Only one truly stands out. The BIG one finally happened! The return of young Jon Kent… FOR REAL!!! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra April 2026, DCUI Standard September 2026, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Though Guy Gardner feels mismatched in Green Lantern Corps, Jeremy Adams is making Aquaman the character I've wanted him to be for DECADES, and doing so by making choices that possibly only a Christian would make! Green Lantern Corps 14, Emperor Aquaman 15 00:19:06 Is this really happening?? Crap, I think it IS!! Jon Kent FINALLY being restored to his original vision as a young BOY! But how can they do this while protecting themselves from pitchforks from the left? The answer isn't exactly elegant... but it works! QUICK Run-throughs of: Deathstroke: The Terminator 1, Wonder Woman 31, Batman/Superman World's Finest 49, New Titans 33, Nightwing 136, and then Superman Unlimited 11 & JON KENT DE-AGED!! 00:46:18 The past is resurfacing and status quos are CHANGING in multiple DC books, and I'm feeling optimistic! Superman/Spider-man 1, Green Lantern 33, Justice League Unlimited 17, Detective Comics 1107, The Flash 31, Superman 36 01:11:16 Forgotten characters return! (And other characters used oddly or neglected...) Batgirl 18, Adventures Of Superman: Book Of El 7, Batman 8, JSA 18 GET THIS PODCAST 3 DAYS EARLY and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-pres
- Apr 3, 2026
“LOVING*” Green Lantern! (Essential Issues Podcast #038)
(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) DC K.O. Ends! A sneaky de-aged Jon Kent! And HUGE things coming from Green Lantern! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra March 2026, DCUI Standard August 2026, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 DC K.O. comes to an end and shows us what's next! DC K.O. Boss Battle DC K.O. 5 What Is Next? De-Aged Jon Kent! 00:24:31 Some great moments and interesting ideas in this batch of DC Comics! Including brief explorations of the natures of Love, Compassion & Belief! Batman And Robin 30, Aquaman 14, Action Comics 1095, Green Lantern Corps 13, Wonder Woman 30, Nightwing 135 00:54:01 A new Kyle Rayner Era coming? A Star Sapphire solo adventure? And REAL love finally explored! Everything I “loved” this week came from the pages of Green Lantern! Superman 35, Justice League Unlimited 16, The Flash 30, Detective Comics 1106, Green Lantern 32 GET THIS PODCAST 3 DAYS EARLY and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/essential-issues-a" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a> <p class="western" data-rte-preser
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